Top Income - Emergency Medicine Physician - Amarillo, Texas | Freestanding ED

Location: Amarillo, Texas Employment Type: Full-Time, Independent Contractor Organization: Independent, Physician-Owned Emergency Medicine Group About the Opportunity Our independent, physician-led emergency medicine group is actively recruiting dedicated physicians to staff four Freestanding Emergency Departments (FSEDs) affiliated with Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, Texas. Be part of a collaborative team focused on high-quality emergency care and long-term community partnerships. We offer full-time and part-time opportunities, competitive compensation, paid malpractice coverage, and a negotiable sign-on bonus. If you are Board Certified/Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM) — or a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician with strong emergency medicine experience — we encourage you to apply. Highlights * 12-hour shifts with flexible scheduling * Independent group where physicians have a voice in decision-making * Opportunity to fully utilize your skills with strong professional development potential * Independent Contractor (1099) model * Competitive annual earnings: $500,000 - $547,000 * Paid malpractice coverage (including tail) * Negotiable sign-on bonus Available Sites - Amarillo Freestanding Emergency Departments Our group staffs four modern Freestanding Emergency Departments (FSEDs) across Amarillo, offering a variety of practice settings, volumes, and shift structures. * Northwest Emergency on Georgia: 9-bed ED | ~30,000 annual visits | 24-hour physician 12-hour APP coverage | 4% admission rate | Ambulance receiving with on-site CT, X-ray, and ultrasound. * Northwest Emergency at Town Square: 12-bed ED | ~20,000 annual visits | 24-hour physician APP support (five days/week) | 4% admission rate | Full imaging and lab services. * Northwest Emergency at Tascosa: New facility opened February 2025 | Full-service FSED with on-site imaging and lab | Flexible 12- or 24-hour shifts. * Northwest Emergency at Eastern: Opening May 2025 | Comprehensive emergency care with imaging and lab | Flexible 12- or 24-hour shifts. For All Sites * Cerner EMR * Independent Contractor (1099) model * Competitive compensation package * Paid malpractice with tail coverage * Sign-on bonus negotiable Qualifications * MD or DO with Primary Care Boards (FM/IM) or ABEM Board Certification * Current ATLS, ACLS, and PALS certification (required) * Eligible for a Texas medical license * Strong communication skills and team-oriented approach * Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered emergency care About Northwest Texas Healthcare System Northwest Texas Healthcare System (NWTHS) in Amarillo, Texas is a 495-bed tertiary care medical center and teaching hospital serving the Texas Panhandle since 1924. Nationally recognized for excellence in heart, stroke, emergency, and children's care, NWTHS is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and certified as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center. As a designated academic institution, NWTHS provides a full range of advanced specialty services and is known for its commitment to innovation, quality, and clinical collaboration. About Amarillo, Texas Located in the heart of the Texas Panhandle, Amarillo combines big-city amenities with small-town warmth. With over 200,000 residents, the region offers: * No state income tax and a low cost of living * Access to Palo Duro Canyon State Park for hiking, biking, and stargazing * Easy weekend trips to Santa Fe, NM, or Denver, CO * A growing arts, culinary, and cultural scene * Excellent schools and a family-friendly lifestyle * Amarillo is a great place to build a career—and a life—with outstanding professional and personal balance. Why Join Us? We are a physician-run organization dedicated to top-tier patient care, professional wellness, and collaborative excellence. With empowered local leadership and stable, long-term partnerships, we provide physicians and APPs the consistency, trust, and autonomy to thrive. Take the Next Step Join a physician-run team dedicated to emergency medicine excellence. Share your CV or contact us directly to schedule a confidential conversation. Contact: James Leising - View phone number on click.appcast.io | ?? View email address on click.appcast.io *hec* EMaa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a